2010 Volkswagen CC Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
86/100
#2 most-complained of 8 CC years
The 2010 Volkswagen CC ranks 2nd worst of 8 model years, with a complaint index of 86 and 240 complaints. Airbags are the top problem area at 35% of complaints, backed by 4 recalls, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other CC years.
- Complaints
- 240
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 19.5 city / 29 hwy
Top 2010 Volkswagen CC problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags84 (35%)
- Engine55 (23%)
- Fuel System52 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain47 (20%)
- Electrical System27 (11%)
- Steering16 (7%)
- Other15 (6%)
- Brakes10 (4%)
- Structure & Body6 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (3%)
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, leaving drivers with neck, shoulder, leg, and back injuries.
- Owners report Takata airbag inflator recall repairs that were followed by horn failure and the airbag warning light returning.
- Drivers describe sudden loss of power on the freeway tied to the fuel pump module, with brakes feeling weak right after the power cut out.
- Some owners felt the brake pedal sink to the floor at around 35 mph while the ABS engaged, requiring repeated pumping to stop.
- Steering and suspension reportedly failed suddenly, with the front wheel separating from the car and causing a multi-vehicle collision.
- Transmission bucking and jerking in stop-and-go traffic was reported shortly after purchase, along with a hard clunk when shifting from reverse to first gear.
2010 Volkswagen CC recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V148000Mar 6, 2018Airbags363,713 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
- NHTSA 17V509000Aug 16, 2017Fuel System280,915 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
- NHTSA 16V078000Feb 10, 2016Airbags659,493 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
2010 Volkswagen CC fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other CC years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Volkswagen CC reliable?
- Compared to other CC model years, the 2010 ranks 2nd worst out of 8 years tracked, with a complaint index of 86 and 240 NHTSA complaints, so it's rated Avoid relative to other CC years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 VW CC?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 35% of complaints (84 complaints) and tied to 3 crashes and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure across all issues is 78,000.
- Does the 2010 VW CC have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2010 CC, covering airbags (three separate campaigns) and the fuel system, including the Takata airbag inflator recall and a fuel pump control module recall.
- How does the 2010 CC compare to other years?
- The 2010 CC's complaint index of 86 is close to the worst year, 2012, at 100, but far above the best year, 2015, at 14. Later years like 2015 and 2016 are rated Best or Good.